Jordan Zimmermann, last 3 starts

Jordan Zimmermann, regular season

This will be Zimmerman's third start vs. the Mets this year. Both outings came in D.C., and he went 1-0 while allowing four earned runs in 13 innings. He recently took a no-decision vs. the Mets on July 22, allowing three runs in seven frames.

Noah Syndergaard, last 3 starts

Noah Syndergaard, regular season

Fresh off the best start -- eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts -- of his career, Syndergaard will face the Nationals for the second time in 12 days. He held them to one run in five innings in their first meeting, taking a no-decision.

Bartolo Colon, last 3 starts

Bartolo Colon, regular season

Colon has alternated good starts with rough ones in recent weeks. He allowed six runs in just 2 1/3 innings in his last start against the Padres on Wednesday. In August, Colon has a 3.92 career ERA in 68 starts.

Tom Koehler, last 3 starts

Tom Koehler, regular season

Koehler has faced the Mets twice this season -- both times at Citi Field -- and went just 3 1/3 innings in each outing while giving up a combined 12 runs. However, he gets them at home this time, where he owns a 2.32 ERA in 54 1/3 innings.

Jon Niese, last 3 starts

Jon Niese, regular season

After a rough patch early in the season, Niese has recovered well, pitching to a 2.94 ERA in June and July. He's made 17 career starts against the Marlins, holding a 5-5 record and a 4.38 ERA against them.